Career Development

Career Information and Resources

A career in education allows you to help enrich your community by being a positive role model, imparting knowledge about learning and human development, and collaborating with others to solve critical educational and human problems in diverse environments. As you shape the next generation by providing them the tools and knowledge to make positive societal contribution s, you will also be able to build your leadership and interpersonal skills throughout your career. An education degree opens a world full of careers for you. K-12 teaching, research, student affairs, advising, curriculum development, and international education are only a few options on a long list of opportunities. Below are helpful resources as you prepare for your future career in education.

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Career Advising

Virtual Career Planning Appointments

Career Planning Appointments are 30-minute individual sessions with your College of Education career coach, Daneen. In a Career Planning Appointment, you can talk to your career coach about anything related to your career. Career Planning appointments are suggested for more in-depth, personalized questions and strategies about your career goals. We currently have nine Career Planning topics to choose from:

Choosing/Changing Your Major
Exploring Career Options
Finding/Discussing Your Career Interests, Strengths and Values
Finding Meaningful Experience (Internship, Part-Time work, Shadowing, Volunteering, Research etc.)
Developing Your Network/Community (Networking, LinkedIn, Finding a Mentor)
Developing Your Resume, Cover Letter, Personal Statement or E-Portfolio
Graduate School Exploration/Preparation
Finding/Preparing for a Full-Time Job
Preparing for Interviews & Mock Interviews

You can schedule your Career Planning Appointment through Gator CareerLink. Instructions on how to schedule an appointment can be found here.

Virtual Express Drop-Ins

Express Drop-Ins are available weekdays from 12pm – 3 pm They are designed for document reviews (i.e. resumes, cover letters, personal statements), mock interviews, LinkedIn profile reviews, and quick Career Planning questions. They are typically 15-20 minutes long and no appointment is needed.

Career coaches and ambassadors will meet with you virtually for your Express Drop-In service.

Please note that the Express Drop-In service is only available for current UF students and alumni up to one year after graduation.

Join Express Drop-In

Molm Family Gator Career Closet

Located on the ground floor of the Career Connections Center, the Molm Family Gator Career Closet serves as a lending closet for students to borrow professional clothing and accessories free of charge. This service is available to all UF students with a valid UF ID and alumni, up to one year after graduation. Individual Consultations are also available by appointment.

Learn About the Career Closet

Professional Headshots

Free professional headshots are offered by a student volunteer photographer. Headshots are taken in the Molm Family Gator Career Closet lobby on the ground floor of the Career Connections Center.

Learn About Professional Headshots

Events and Career Fairs

Events

Participating in career events is one way to be intentional about your professional development. A variety of online an on-campus events customized to your professional needs are offered every semester.

Career Fairs

Career Fairs aren’t just for securing a job, they’re also great opportunities to connect with professionals and build your network. Attend a virtual or on-campus fair to explore you career options and foster professional connections. Popular fairs for education students include:

Careers in Education Fair – Occurs annually in the Spring
Careers in Government, Public Service, and Nonprofit Fair – Occurs annually in the Spring
Career Showcase – Occurs Fall & Spring
Diversity Meet-Up – Occurs Fall & Spring

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Resources

PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS

DEVELOP A CAREER PLAN

INTERVIEWING

ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH

EDUCATION SCIENCES RESOURCES

FIND A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE

College of Education Job & Internship Board
Popular Job Boards for Education & Human Development
EduGator Newsletter (Employment & Internships Section)
Gator CareerLink
Brown Center for Leadership and Service
UF Service & Outreach
Mentorship, service learning, global learning fellowships, on-campus employment, and information on more meaningful experiences can be found here.